indelicate

adjective

in·del·i·cate (ˌ)in-ˈde-li-kət How to pronounce indelicate (audio)

: not delicate:

a(1)

: lacking in or offending against propriety : improper

(2)

: verging on the indecent : coarse

: marked by a lack of feeling for the sensibilities of others : tactless

indelicately adverb

indelicateness noun

Example Sentences

Many consider it indelicate to talk about such things in mixed company. the company considered his indelicate handling of such a personal matter to be unprofessional

Recent Examples on the Web And oversteer never feels more than an indelicate throttle-prod away, especially on damp roads and with modest tires.

Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 31 May 2022 Noom is hardly the only company to be accused of indelicate messaging.

Laura Forman, WSJ, 1 Feb. 2022 It has been estimated that at least a million limericks — good, mediocre and indelicate — are in existence today.

Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2021 The loss of Lawrence is a huge blow, but at the risk of sounding indelicate, Lawrence was the unit’s best player last season and how did that turn out?

David Moore, Dallas News, 17 Sep. 2021 For example, someone who remains calm and refrains from using indelicate words in high-pressure situations gives off a feeling of control even when those around them are losing their heads.

Jon Michail, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 There is her decadence and indelicate sense of fancy; her fascination with animals and with bodies, both otherworldly and profane.

Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2020 At first, Louisa had been horrified by the clumsy, indelicate house, though her horror was silent.

Susan Choi, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2020 Some in Fall River are less than excited to be known as Lizzietown or Bordenville or any number of indelicate nicknames.

Andrea Simakis, cleveland, 20 Oct. 2019 See More

indelicate

adjective

as in indiscreet

showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations the company considered his indelicate handling of such a personal matter to be unprofessional

Synonyms & Similar Words

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indiscreet
inappropriate
tactless
improper
injudicious
imprudent
careless
undiplomatic
inadvisable
stupid
unwise
brash
ill-advised
indecorous
silly
graceless
unseemly
idiotic
thoughtless
foolish
dumb
inconsiderate
unbecoming
heedless
moronic
uncivil
preposterous
ill-mannered
idiotical
nonsensical
mindless
harebrained
senseless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

judicious
advisable
discreet
wise
prudent
tactful
appropriate
sound
logical
sensible
intelligent
rational
proper
civil
becoming
smart
decorous
seemly
sane
sapient
sage

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of indelicate are improper, indecorous, unbecoming, and unseemly. While all these words mean "not conforming to what is accepted as right, fitting, or in good taste," indelicate implies a lack of modesty or of tact or of refined perception of feeling.

indelicate expressions for bodily functions

The meanings of improper and indelicate largely overlap; however, improper applies to a broader range of transgressions of rules not only of social behavior but of ethical practice or logical procedure or prescribed method.

improper use of campaign contributions

In some situations, the words indecorous and indelicate are roughly equivalent. However, indecorous suggests a violation of accepted standards of good manners.

indecorous behavior

While the synonyms unbecoming and indelicate are close in meaning, unbecoming suggests behavior or language that does not suit one's character or status.

conduct unbecoming to an officer

The words unseemly and indelicate can be used in similar contexts, but unseemly adds a suggestion of special inappropriateness to a situation or an offensiveness to good taste.

remarried with unseemly haste

单词	indelicate
释义	indelicate adjective in·del·i·cate (ˌ)in-ˈde-li-kət : not delicate: a(1) : lacking in or offending against propriety : improper (2) : verging on the indecent : coarse b : marked by a lack of feeling for the sensibilities of others : tactless indelicately adverb indelicateness noun Synonyms brash graceless ill-advised imprudent inadvisable indiscreet injudicious tactless undiplomatic unwise See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Many consider it indelicate to talk about such things in mixed company. the company considered his indelicate handling of such a personal matter to be unprofessional Recent Examples on the Web And oversteer never feels more than an indelicate throttle-prod away, especially on damp roads and with modest tires. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 31 May 2022 Noom is hardly the only company to be accused of indelicate messaging. Laura Forman, WSJ, 1 Feb. 2022 It has been estimated that at least a million limericks — good, mediocre and indelicate — are in existence today. Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2021 The loss of Lawrence is a huge blow, but at the risk of sounding indelicate, Lawrence was the unit’s best player last season and how did that turn out? David Moore, Dallas News, 17 Sep. 2021 For example, someone who remains calm and refrains from using indelicate words in high-pressure situations gives off a feeling of control even when those around them are losing their heads. Jon Michail, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 There is her decadence and indelicate sense of fancy; her fascination with animals and with bodies, both otherworldly and profane. Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2020 At first, Louisa had been horrified by the clumsy, indelicate house, though her horror was silent. Susan Choi, The New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2020 Some in Fall River are less than excited to be known as Lizzietown or Bordenville or any number of indelicate nicknames. Andrea Simakis, cleveland, 20 Oct. 2019 See More Word History First Known Use 1742, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition indelicate adjective in·del·i·cate in-ˈde-li-kət : not polite or proper : coarse an indelicate subject indelicate adjective as in indiscreet showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations the company considered his indelicate handling of such a personal matter to be unprofessional Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance indiscreet inappropriate tactless improper injudicious imprudent careless undiplomatic inadvisable stupid unwise brash ill-advised indecorous silly graceless unseemly idiotic thoughtless foolish dumb inconsiderate unbecoming heedless moronic uncivil preposterous ill-mannered idiotical nonsensical mindless harebrained senseless Antonyms & Near Antonyms judicious advisable discreet wise prudent tactful appropriate sound logical sensible intelligent rational proper civil becoming smart decorous seemly sane sapient sage See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of indelicate are improper, indecorous, unbecoming, and unseemly. While all these words mean "not conforming to what is accepted as right, fitting, or in good taste," indelicate implies a lack of modesty or of tact or of refined perception of feeling. indelicate expressions for bodily functions The meanings of improper and indelicate largely overlap; however, improper applies to a broader range of transgressions of rules not only of social behavior but of ethical practice or logical procedure or prescribed method. improper use of campaign contributions In some situations, the words indecorous and indelicate are roughly equivalent. However, indecorous suggests a violation of accepted standards of good manners. indecorous behavior While the synonyms unbecoming and indelicate are close in meaning, unbecoming suggests behavior or language that does not suit one's character or status. conduct unbecoming to an officer The words unseemly and indelicate can be used in similar contexts, but unseemly adds a suggestion of special inappropriateness to a situation or an offensiveness to good taste. remarried with unseemly haste
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indelicate

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